Kudos to New London!

When New London Harbour Towers received their Regional Chamber Award for Community Revitalization of the Year, Lou Tagliatela had some flattering things to say about New London's role in the project. Tagliatela, of Franklin Construction LLC of New Haven, joined forces with Tony Silvestri to complete the project in recent months. He had this to say:

In October 2008, Franklin Construction, LLC assumed financial control of New London Harbour Towers. Our hope was to begin steel erection the following April but various approvals were needed. Based on our experience with other municipalities we were apprehensive about meeting our timeline.

The Mayor and the Chamber of Commerce offered to help in any way possible. Planning and Zoning and the City Manager put the project on a fast track. The Building Department, the Fire Marshall and the Historic Commission made suggestions and gave quick responses that avoided delays.

Our family has been in construction for four generations and has worked in 37 municipalities. We have found New London to be the City which has been easiest to work with.

Workmen began steel erection in April as projected and the project progressed steadily. On two occasions we sought approvals from City Council and received unanimous approvals. As a result of those approvals New London now enjoys a brand new project with a much enhanced Columbus Circle. Property taxes will be tenfold previous taxes paid.

Thanks, Lou, for giving New London the credit it deserves.